About:
- Ministry-in-charge: Union Ministry of Tourism.
- Objective: Development of thematic circuits in the country in a planned and prioritised manner.
- Strategy: Under this, Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to State/UT’s for various tourism projects.
- Implementation status: The scheme was launched in 2014 -15 and as on date the Ministry has sanctioned 70 projects for Rs.5700 Crore to 29 States/UTs under the Scheme.
North East Circuit: Imphal & Khongjom
The project covers two sites of Manipur: Kangla Fort and Khongjom.
- Khongjom: Here the Anglo Manipur War of 1891 was fought. Under the project, rejuvenation of Kombirei Lake has been carried out.
- Kangla Fort: It is located in Imphal city. Under this project, Ministry has carried out works like Restoration & Improvement of Ponds; Sound and Light Show; Development of Parking etc.
